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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1909

Page

5

Firemenbattle smoke in burning cottage search for missing man

Flames from an oil stove in a South Third street cottage left Katharine Curtis’s house filled with dense smoke. Firemen searched the burning room for A. R. Beach of the Blichart Paper Co. but found no trace, later determined Beach was intoxicated and not in the apartment. The department lacked hoods to shield firefighters from smoke.

Wie Eikhart L. A.pohler Third Street A.R. Beach Blichart Paper Company Fie Beach Pohler

Invitation to Shiloh Hall Meeting Highlights Military Program

Members and visitors are invited to Shiloh Post hall for a two day gathering. The event features drum corps and bugler escort, reception Friday morning, a 2:30 adjournment, supper hosted by the Frank Baldwin Circle, address of welcome by Mayor Ce Te Greene, invocation by Rev. M. H. McMahon, and musical quartet. Saturday covers officer elections and next year’s meeting location.

Shiloh Thall Frank Baldwin Elmer Post Tocal .Nationa Guard Company Ce Te Greene M. H. McMahon Milton Nash Charles Crum Elkhart McClaren Goshen

Goshen Visitor Vdiart Spotted Yesterday

A Goshen resident was seen yesterday by Mises M Yohnson during a local visit. The sighting involved a brief interaction and was reported by residents in the area.

Mises M ‘Yohnson Goshen Vdiart

Night School Petition Circulates In Elkhart

Frank L Marchesau initiates a petition to establish a public night school linked with Elkhart public schools for workers who study late or could not finish daytime courses. He gathered business and city official support after informing Superintendent Drake and aims to present the petition to the board of education soon.

Elkhart Frank L. Marehesson Marchesseau Mir Detroit Mich Mattchesséan Jed East

Runaway Incident Endangers Valuable Horse in City

A noon runaway near Main Street and Prairie led to the loss of a valuable horse belonging to Frank Brussma of the city. Witnesses report the horse bolted north toward Main Street as bystanders watched in concern.

Frank Brussma Near Prairie

Taft Demands Adherence To Spokane Visit Schedule

President Taft arrived in Spokane to a cheering crowd and a city decked with flags. Officials complain the trip has been overextended by extra tasks not in the program, threatening to shorten his stay if the schedule is not followed.

Taft Spokane Wasl Washington

Millie Hates Miss Langley and a Hat Disaster

In Galton News Millie confronts Miss Ella Langley over a hat ruined by rain. The lifter hat is purchased for ten dollars and the two women argue amid a post office rainstorm and threat of reconciliation.

Mme. Estelle Ella Langley Miss Langley Ella. Langley Millie Langley Galton

Hudson Fulton Land Parade Spectacular in Manhattan

New York Sept 28 The big land parade of the Hudson Fulton celebration traversed Manhattan streets this afternoon. Weeks Twenty thousand men were in line and fifty four floats represented Indians Dutch Colonial and modern periods of the city history.

Hudson-Fulton New York Hudson-Filton Manhattan

Secretary of War Receives Heroism Gold Medal

Washington September 28 a gold life saving medal was presented to Secretary of War Dickinson for heroism on the night of August 29. This marks the first time a presidential cabinet member has been honored with the award.

Washington Seaty Dickinson

Woman Unconscious From Chloroform Incident Reported

A woman was found unconscious amid a medical incident involving chloroform. Authorities or medical staff attended the scene and the condition of the patient was reported as serious but stable pending further evaluation.

Peary Plans Claim to Pole Discovery on Roosevelt Bridge

From South Harpswell Maine Harry Whitney reports Peary will proclaim his title as pole discoverer aboard the Roosevelt. He plans to consult Gen Thomas Hubbard in Bar Harbor and may head to New York to address the public on the claim while Cook adherents clash over data and ownership of the flag at the pole.

South Harpswell Whitney Peary Bar ‘Harbor North Pole Roosevelt York

Caucuses Nominate City Winners for Mayor and Clerk

City caucuses last night in all wards formed an anti machine slate for the November 2 election. Frank Helpin led a six-candidate council field after seven ballots in the Sixth Ward, while voters weighed Chester Raymer Burns and Campbell for mayor and Kallen against Bixler for city clerk. Attendance was strong, caucuses orderly, and convention open to all with no slates printed.

Fom Eagles’ Hall Iwilks Ellis Ms Ches YR AL “Kallen Council A.M. Smith Frank Helpin Tobias Mann Robert, Cook Pet. Longacher Otto ‘Hartuand Firth A. R. Gildea Will M. ‘Chester Bassice L. “Burns Edward Ke Campbell Benj L. Bixer Theo Jess Republican’ Party Lis M. Chester Mt. Chester Chester Bauliot Senocrats Werersiice Raymey Svill

Whit ney Tells of Arctic Pole Discovery in Wireless Dispatch

New York reports Harry Whitney, a New Haven sportsman, says Dr. Cook entrusted trip records and data to him. Whitney claims he carried Cook’s instruments and American flag to the pole and stored them aboard Robert Peary’s Roosevelt. Peary denies any Cook property was aboard.

Cook New York Harry “Whitney New. Haven Arctic Harbor Labrador Whitney Earth New Haven Robert EB Peary Roosevelt

Disputed Chinese Frontiers in Revised Boundary Sketch

A fragmented report outlines a diplomatic dispute over border lines between two nations. It notes official statements from government ministries and mentions talks planned in a neutral venue to ease tensions. No violence or casualties are reported.

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Or L.A. Pohler A.B. Beach Katharine Cur Tis Dr. Bhoop Tink Frank L. Marchesseau Wash Conducto Beilfuss Hen. Beilfuss Bar Harbor Eagle Island Sandy Hook New ‘York Harry Blai Greenland Ally Large Frank Helpi Henry Alers Namies Hartmann Fist Ward A R. Gildea Glerk—Ay ~ EL ‘Kallen Benjt. Bixler Edw. F. Campbell Wilbur
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